Strategic Sourcing Partner - French

Job Title: Strategic Sourcer - French

Location: Newcastle

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in Strategy and Consulting, Technology, Song and Operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

You will be a part of the Sourcing team that will be at the heart of our organization supporting recruitment across Europe and we are hiring now for Strategic Sourcers to strengthen our team!

If you are passionate about making an impact in business by getting the best talent on board, and you have innovative ideas about how and where to find the right people – we’d love to hear from you!

I am looking to hire a Strategic Sourcing professional on a Fixed Term Contract to support a period of hiring growth in our Avanade France team. Ideally you will be based in Newcastle (or surrounding areas) with travel availability. The role will largely be remote but it would be ideal to have some initial training sessions in person.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fluent French and Fluent English

Sourcing Candidates:

• Utilize various sourcing channels, including job boards, social media platforms, professional networks, and internal databases, to identify potential candidates.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract diverse talent pools.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs

Screening Candidates:

• Conduct initial resume reviews to assess candidates' qualifications and alignment with job requirements.
• Perform phone or video screenings to evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Provide detailed candidate summaries and recommendations to recruiters and hiring managers.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand job requirements and candidate profiles.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with candidates throughout the sourcing and screening process.
• Act as a brand ambassador to promote the company’s values and culture to potential candidates.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Generate reports and metrics to track sourcing and screening effectiveness.
• Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement in the recruitment process.

Job Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in talent sourcing and screening, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
• Otherwise, experience in customer services or sales.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of employment laws and best practices in recruitment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Boolean search techniques and advanced sourcing methods.
• Understanding of industry-specific hiring trends and challenges.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.